- Advertisement -
ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Belarusian Interior Minister Ivan Kubrakov visited Pakistan on Wednesday and held high-level meetings with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the Ministry of Interior, where both sides agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.
The two ministers, accompanied by their delegations, held detailed discussions on counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, border security, and police training. Both countries finalized an extradition treaty and signed a protocol for its implementation.
It was also agreed to establish a Joint Working Group between the two interior ministries. “The formation of this group will prove beneficial in promoting relations between Pakistan and Belarus,” said Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
During the meeting, both sides decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding soon to enhance cooperation in the field of counter-narcotics. An agreement was also reached on launching a police training exchange program.
Minister Naqvi said Pakistan values its ties with Belarus and seeks to strengthen them in every field. He welcomed the signing of a separate MoU between the Belarusian government and the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis, under which thousands of Pakistani workers will be employed in Belarus. “We will ensure that only the best workforce is sent after thorough scrutiny,” he added.
Belarusian Interior Minister Kubrakov reaffirmed his country’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Pakistan in all areas and invited Naqvi to visit Belarus. “Your visit will help further strengthen ties between our two nations,” he said, praising Pakistanis as a hardworking nation.
The Belarusian minister also expressed gratitude to the Government of Pakistan and the Ministry of Interior for their warm hospitality.
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, Secretary Interior, senior officials of the ministry, Commandant NPA, DG Cybercrime, Director Anti-Narcotics Force, and other concerned officers were also present at the occasion.